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Herbert York

American physicist (1921-2009) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 87

Herbert Frank York was an American nuclear physicist of Mohawk origin. He held numerous research and administrative positions at various United States government and educational institutes.

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2009Died19 May 20092000Clark Kerr MedalAwardEnrico Fermi AwardAward1994Leo Szilard Lectureship AwardAward1976Joseph A. Burton Forum AwardAward1972Guggenheim FellowshipAward1962Ernest Orlando Lawrence AwardAward1921Born24 November 1921

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Enrico Fermi Award2000
Clark Kerr Medal2000
Leo Szilard Lectureship Award1994
Joseph A. Burton Forum Award1976
Guggenheim Fellowship1972
Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award1962

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2009 · aged 87